Geothermal Vegetation Inventory - GIS Layer


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Abstract: Inventory of the current distribution and extent of geothermal vegetation.
Statement: This study provides an inventory of the current distribution, extent, and character of geothermal vegetation in the Waikato Region, and includes an assessment of the relative significance of each site based on criteria defined in the Waikato Regional Policy Statement (2016). Sites that are excluded from the report and GIS layer include those with no known or extremely small areas of terrestrial or wetland vegetation, e.g. Butcher’s Pool. This study updates the 2014 geothermal inventory report (Wildland Consultants 2014a), and will enable management of the varied characteristics of the geothermal resource, as required by the Waikato Regional Policy Statement. The first comprehensive inventory and assessment of geothermal sites in the Waikato Region was produced by Wildland Consultants (2000). This inventory was progressively updated in 2003 and 2004, and from additional field surveys and assessment of 2002 aerial photographs that were not available in 2003 (Wildland Consultants 2003, 2004c). Several sites were resurveyed between 2006 and 2007 and their information updated (Wildland Consultants 2006, 2007a, and 2007b). A full update of the Waikato Region geothermal vegetation inventory was undertaken in 2012 based on field survey of 37 sites completed between June 2010 and June 2011, and assessment of 2007 aerial photographs (Wildland Consultants 2012). Field surveys of 25 sites were undertaken in 2014, and the vegetation types updated based on both field observation and assessment of 2012 WRAPS aerial photographs (Wildland Consultants 2014a). In total, 64 geothermal sites were included in the 2014 inventory (Wildland Consultants (2014a). Since 2014 one new site has been identified at Tongariro (Wildland Consultants 2018), and sites within the Wairākei-Tauhara geothermal system, as well as Orakonui and Waipapa Stream were field surveyed and updated by Wildland Consultants (2021b). Some adjacent sites have been amalgamated, making the current number of recognised sites 46. For several sites, the use of photography using Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (drones) has enabled the identification of previously unknown areas of geothermal vegetation, so the overall known area of geothermal vegetation has been increased. The information contained in the GIS and reports can be used in the following areas: Environmental planning, resource consents, Environmental education, State of the Environment monitoring. Provides a regional context for the assessment of significance of geothermal vegetation in terms of section 6(c) of the Resource Management Act 1991. First port of call for information about the composition and condition of individual remnants of geothermal vegetation. Provides a useful tool for analysis and presentation (in map output) of vegetation sites containing specific attributes; trend detection; and State of the Environment reporting. Digital GIS data. The data can be provided as customised, printed GIS map outputs at a range of scales. Hard and soft copy of reports. Hard copies of reports contain colour ½ A4 and A3 maps of each site showing outline on topographic backdrop (from 1:50,000) and vegetation boundaries on colour orthophotographs at various scales 1:5,000 - 1:15,000), and an A3 map of the location of all sites including significance ranking. Supplied with tabulated data with boundaries defined by: administrative region, administrative district, bioclimatic zone (coastal, lowland, submontane, montane, sub-alpine, alpine), and ecological district. Reports, diskettes, photographs. Digital Format: Soft copy reports available as MS Word (maps excluded) DOCS # 617739 for original report, 2000, DOCS # 849702 for Revised Edition, 2003 , DOCS # 2063137 for 2011 report. GIS layer was created using Arc View (v10.1) in shapefile format. Loaded onto Waikato Regional Council Corporate GIS as an MGE Layer. Applications: The information contained in the GIS and reports can be used in the following areas: Environmental Planning, Resource Consents, Environmental Education, State of the Environment Monitoring. Provides a regional context for the assessment of significance of geothermal vegetation and habitats in terms of section 6(c) of the Resource Management Act 1991. First port of call for information about the composition and condition of individual remnants of geothermal vegetation. Provides a useful tool for analysis and presentation (in map output) of vegetation sites containing specific attributes; trend detection; and State of the Environment reporting. Data Set Availability: Wildland Consultants Ltd produced the report under contract to Waikato Regional Council. The information remains the property of Waikato Regional Council, however sensitivity should be exercised where private property rights or identification of landowners may be an issue. 7. Status Information Data Status: The data is a study that has been repeated four times; each time building on existing information and field survey of selected sites. It may be repeated in the future to allow determination of trends but there is currently no commitment to do so. 8. Further Metadata Information Related Information: Beadel S. and Bill A. 2000: Geothermal Vegetation of the Waikato Region. Wildland Consultants Ltd. DOCS # 617739 Merrett M.F., Clarkson B.R., and Burns B.R. 1999: Definition, Description and Illustrations of Geothermally Influenced Terrestrial and Emergent Wetland Vegetation. Landcare Research Contract Report: LC9920. DOCS # 620727. Wildland Consultants 2003: Geothermal vegetation of the Waikato Region - Revised and expanded 2003. Wildland Consultants Ltd Contract Report No. 664. Prepared for Environment Waikato. 225 pp. Wildland Consultants 2004: Geothermal vegetation of the Waikato Region - Revised 2004. Wildland Consultants Ltd Contract Report No. 896. Prepared for Environment Waikato. 244 pp. Wildland Consultants 2006: Field evaluations of five geothermal sites, Waikato Region, June 2006. Wildland Consultants Ltd Contract Report No. 1403. Prepared for Environment Waikato. 28 pp. Wildland Consultants 2007a: Evaluation and mapping of selected geothermal sites for minor variation to Waikato Regional Plan - Geothermal vegetation and geophysical properties: February 2007. Wildland Consultants Ltd Contract Report No. 1588. Prepared for Environment Waikato. 57 pp. Wildland Consultants 2007b: Field evaluations of nine geothermal sites, Waikato Region, June 2007. Wildland Consultants Ltd Contract Report No. 1619. Prepared for Environment Waikato. 56 pp. Wildland Consultants 2011: Geothermal vegetation of the Waikato Region - An update based on 2007 aerial photographs. Wildland Consultants Ltd Contract Report No. 2348. Prepared for Waikato Regional Council. 515 pp. Document Links: EW DOCS# 617739 Geothermal Vegetation of the Waikato Region - 2000 EW DOCS# 849702 Geothermal Vegetation of the Waikato Region - revised and expanded 2003 EW DOCS# 2063137 Geothermal vegetation of the Waikato Region - An update based on 2007 aerial photographs, 2012 EW DOCS# 3292660 Geothermal vegetation of the Waikato Region, 2014
Keywords: Download,Geothermal,Waikato Data Portal,vegetation
Topic Category: biota:flora and/or fauna in natural environment
geoscientificlnformation:information pertaining to earth sciences
Resource Reference Date: 20/10/2011
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General Notes: This inventory follows on from the document by Merrett, Clarkson, and Burns, 1999, which defines, describes and illustrates types of geothermally-influenced vegetation in the Waikato Region. EW DOCS # 1234036 Field EvaulationsEvaluations of Five Geothermal Sites, Waikato Region, June 2006. EW DOCS # 1161554 EvaulationEvaluation and Mapping of Selected Geothermal Sites for Minor Variation to Waikato Regional Plan – Geothermal Vegetation and Geophysical Properties: February 2007 EWDOC # 1214222 Field Evaluations of Nine Geothermal Sites, Waikato Region, June 2007 EW DOCS# 617739 Geothermal Vegetation of the Waikato Region EW DOCS# 849702 Geothermal Vegetation of the Waikato Region – revised and expanded 2003 EW DOCS# 955052 Geothermal Vegetation of the Waikato Region – revised 2004 EW DOCS# 2063137 Geothermal Vegetation of the Waikatio Region – Update based on 2007 WRAPS, 2012 EW DOCS# 3292660 Geothermal vegetation of the Waikato Region, 2014  

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Abstract: Reports and a database from data in 28 sites in the Waikato region of geothermal vegetation.
Statement: The Inventory comprises reports and a database containing data from the study of 28 sites in the Waikato Region (expanded to 34 sites in the 2003 revision, and 36 sites in the 2004 revision. Eight new sites were added in the February 2007 report: Tirohanga Rd, Upper Atiamuri West, Wairakei borefield, Lower Wairakei Stream, Tokaanu Tailrace Canal, Tokaanu Urupa Mud Pools, Maunganamu East and Maunganamu West. Three new sites were added in June 2007: Akatawera Springs, Waihunuhunu Stream, and Golden Springs. ) describing over 500 ha of geothermal vegetation (emergent wetland and terrestrial). The sites are in the Taupo and Rotorua Districts. The report includes site location maps on topographic backgrounds and vegetation type maps on 2004 colour aerial photographs. The maps have been produced from digital GIS data.
Other Information: Shows Geothermal areas in the Waikato Volcanic Zones including geothermal areas in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, Taupo and Rotorua Districts (Horohoro to Red Crater). NZ Map Grid Co-ordinates: NZMS260 T16: 440270-U16: 090270 and T19: 440350 – U18: 090350 – 2007 BF35 288 616 and BH37 966 647 - 2011 Boundaries of vegetation mapped onto 1:10,000 2003 colour orthocorrect aerial photographs (black and white 1993 photos for one site, Hipaua) – 2007 Boundaries of vegetation mapped onto 1:5,000 colour orthophotographs (WRAPS 2007) - 2011 The report produced by Wildland Consultants (WRC DOC #2063137) includes other information, including details on: • Extent of each vegetation type • Current conditions and threats • Any notable species (plants and animals) • Level of significance • Management requirements • Tenure • Historical changes • Geophysical assessment (for 19 sites) One-off data collection in 2000, but revised and expanded in 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2014. Existing information taken from various published and unpublished reports. Refer to hard copy document: “Geothermal vegetation of the Waikato Region - An update based on 2007 aerial photographs”, registered in the library, 581.526 WIL. Field work of 36 sites was carried out in 2010 and 2011. Vegetation boundaries were drawn onto air photos (2006-2007). Some boundaries were taken from existing information. Field work for the earlier editions was undertaken in 2000, 2003, and 2007. All sites (to a minimum area of 1 ha), which were not able to be mapped and described from existing information, were field surveyed. Most of the sites surveyed are larger than 1 ha but twelve sites less than 1 ha have been included. Other geothermal sites which have not been surveyed are listed in Appendix 3. Most of these sites are presumed to have no significant geothermal vegetation. Geothermal vegetation types were described for each site, and the extent of each type was mapped onto enlarged photocopies of aerial photographs at a scale of 1:5,000. Site boundaries were further refined in the office by viewing on a computer screen, which has a better resolution than printed aerial photographs. Field assessments addressed the following components: landscape diversity; naturalness, size and shape, surrounding landscape, representativeness, rarity and special features, long term viability, fragility and threat, current condition and management requirements. Refer to hard copy document: “Geothermal vegetation of the Waikato Region - An update based on 2007 aerial photographs”. Waikato Regional Council staff quality assured the data presented as a GIS Layer. The following criteria were satisfied: • All features were closed polygons, inside the regional boundary and approximately in the Taupo/Rotorua areas. • All polygons have entries for every field and no null values were found. • The primary key of the database was unique. • The Co-ordinate system was checked and area database field equal calculated areas. • Thematic shading on the attributes ‘vegcode201’, ‘broad’ and ‘veg_descr’ were checked and verified. • A problem with the original ArcView file was identified but this was corrected on writing to the GeoMedia warehouse. The accuracy of the attribute data has not been verified but could be compared with existing information for sites that have been previously surveyed (references provided in report). The authors made field site visits to verify existing information for many sites (see Appendix 2, “Geothermal vegetation of the Waikato Region - An update based on 2007 aerial photographs”). Digital GIS data. The data can be provided as customised, printed GIS map outputs at a range of scales. Hard and soft copy of reports. Hard copies of reports contain colour ½ A4 and A3 maps of each site showing outline on topographic backdrop (from 1:50,000) and vegetation boundaries on colour orthophotographs at various scales 1:5,000 - 1:15,000), and an A3 map of the location of all sites including significance ranking. Supplied with tabulated data with boundaries defined by: administrative region, administrative district, bioclimatic zone (coastal, lowland, submontane, montane, sub-alpine, alpine), and ecological district. Reports, diskettes, photographs. Complete for Aquatic or non-vegetated geothermal areas, e.g. hot springs are not considered. More detail may be provided for sites where there was good existing information. Almost all sites were field checked and marked onto similar scale maps so most sites have received a similar level of detail in maps. Digital GIS data. The data can be provided as customised, printed GIS map outputs at a range of scales. Hard and soft copy of reports. Hard copies of reports contain colour ½ A4 and A3 maps of each site showing outline on topographic backdrop (from 1:50,000) and vegetation boundaries on colour orthophotographs at various scales 1:5,000 - 1:15,000), and an A3 map of the location of all sites including significance ranking. Supplied with tabulated data with boundaries defined by: administrative region, administrative district, bioclimatic zone (coastal, lowland, submontane, montane, sub-alpine, alpine), and ecological district. Reports, diskettes, photographs. Previous vegetation surveys have been documented in the following reports: Given, D.R. 1989: Botanical Values on Geothermal Sites Taupo Volcanic Zone. Unpublished report, April 1989, Botany Division DSIR, Christchurch. 86 p. Given, D.R. 1995: Geothermal Vegetation: An Assessment of Botanical Values of Selected Geothermal Sites in the Taupo Volcanic Zone. Prepared for Environment Waikato by David Given Associates, Christchurch. 82p. Soft copy reports available as MS Word (maps excluded) DOCS # 617739 for original report, 2000, DOCS # 849702 for Revised Edition, 2003, DOCS # 955052 for 2004 Edition, DOCS # 1234036 for June 2006 report, DOCS # 1161554 for February 2007 report DOCS # 1214222 for June 2007 report..DOCS #2063137 for 2011 Report. PDF versions of the maps in the 2007 reports can be found in file 47 06 10. GIS layer was created using Arc View (v9.3) in shapefile format. Loaded onto Waikato Regional Council’s Corporate GIS as an Oracle layer. The data is a study that has been repeated three times; each time building on existing information and field survey of selected sites. It may be repeated in the future to allow determination of trends but there is currently no commitment to do so.
Keywords: Download,Geothermal,Habitat,Waikato Data Portal,vegetation
Topic Category: biota:flora and/or fauna in natural environment
geoscientificlnformation:information pertaining to earth sciences
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AREA Area in square metres calculated by Wildland Consultants. N N
HECTARE Area in hectares calculated by Wildland Consultants. N N
DESCRIPT Vegetation type assigned by Wildland Consultants. N N
ECOSIG2003 This is the level of significance assigned by Wildland Consultants in the 2003 update using criteria in Environment Waikato’s Regional Policy Statement (Chapter 3.11, Appendix 3). N N
BOTRANK_96 This is the ranking level assigned by David Given in a 1996 report., entered by Wildland Consultants. N N
VEGMAPCODE Vegetation code (shortcut) assigned by Wildland Consultants N N
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Abstract: Data from 64 sites in the Waikato region of geothermal vegetation. This study was undertaken for Waikato Regional Council and provides an inventory distribution and extent of geothermal vegetation, and assessment of the relative significance of each site based on 2007 aerial photographs and field survey of selected sites during 2010 and 2011 in the Waikato Region.
Statement: The Inventory comprises reports and a GIS shapefile and attribute table containing data from the survey of 64 sites in the Waikato Region. This includes c.734 ha of geothermal vegetation (emergent wetland and terrestrial) and over 106 ha of geothermal water. The sites are nearly equally distributed between the Taupo and Rotorua Districts. Site boundaries in the report are delineated on topographic backgrounds, and vegetation type boundaries are delineated on colour 2007 air photographs. The maps were created from a GIS layer.
Other Information: Boundaries of vegetation mapped onto 1:5,000 colour orthophotographs (WRAPS 2007) - 2011
Keywords: Download,Geothermal,Habitat,Waikato Data Portal,vegetation
Topic Category: biota:flora and/or fauna in natural environment
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Organisation: Wildland Consultants Ltd
Delivery Point: 99 Sala Street
City: Rotorua
Postal Code: 3042
Country: New Zealand
Phone: 0508 945369
Fax: 0064 7 3439018
Email: sarah.beadel@wildlands.co.nz
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Organisation: Waikato Regional Council
Delivery Point: 160 Ward Street
City: Hamilton Central
Postal Code: 3204
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
© Waikato Regional Council 2007-2014. Geothermal Vegetation Inventory. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Data Disclaimers : The standard Waikato Regional Council Disclaimer applies to this data “While Waikato Regional Council has exercised all reasonable skill and care in controlling the contents of this information, Waikato Regional Council accepts no liability in contract, tort or otherwise howsoever, for any loss, damage, injury or expense (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the provision of this information or its use by you.”
Data Use Limits : Aquatic or non-vegetated geothermal areas, e.g. hot springs are not considered. More detail may be provided for sites where there was good existing information

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SITE_NAME Site name assigned by Waikato Regional Council, e.g. Orakeikorako, Te Kopia. N N
ECOSIG2003 Ecological significance ranking from Wildland Consultants 2004, 2006, 2007a and 2007b. N N
BOTRANK_96 This is the ranking level assigned by David Given in a 1996 report. N N
NEWSITENO Site number (shortcut) assigned by Wildland Consultants, based on Geothermal field, e.g. OHV01, WKV05, THV01 N N
XY_COORD New Zealand Transverse Mercator (NZTM) Easting and Northing for the centre of the vegetation polygon. N N
VEGCODE201 Vegetation code (shortcut) assigned by Wildland Consultants in 2011 N N
BROADCLASS Broad vegetation class assigned by Wildland Consultants N N
VEG_DESCR Vegetation type assigned by Wildland Consultants N N
ECOLOGICAL Ecological District, e.g. Atiamuri, Taupo N N
ECO_SIG This is the level of significance assigned by Wildland Consultants in the 2011 update using criteria in Environment Waikato’s Regional Policy Statement (Chapter 3.11, Appendix 3). N N
GEOTHERMAL Geothermal field, e.g. Ohaaki, Rotokawa N N
HYDROCLASS Hydro class of the vegetation type, e.g. Terrestrial, Wetland, Open water N N
TLA Territorial Local Authority, either Rotorua or Taupo N N
STRUCT_CLA Structure class assigned by Wildland Consultants N N
BROAD Broad class assigned by Wildland Consultants N N
AREA_HA Area in hectares N N
EST_BNDY Estimated boundary. For seven sites, where the site boundary was obscured due to one or more of a number of factors. A GPS reference was taken during field survey and site boundaries were estimated onto aerial photographs. The mapping may be out by c.20-30 m at these sites. These sites were small (<0.1 ha) - Sites are: Whakamaru (MKV01), Upper Atiamuri West (ATV01), Matapan Road (ATV03), Wairakei Borefield (WKV04), Tokaanu Urupa Mud Pools (TOV09), Maunganamu East (TOV10), and Tokaanu Tailrace Canal (TOV14). N N
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Abstract: This study was undertaken for Waikato Regional Council and provides an updated inventory of the current distribution and extent of geothermal vegetation, and assessment of the relative significance of each site based on 2012 aerial photographs and field survey of selected sites during 2014 in the Waikato Region.
Statement: All sites (to a minimum area of 1 ha), which were not able to be mapped and described from existing information, were field surveyed. Most of the sites surveyed are larger than 1 ha but twelve sites less than 1 ha have been included. Other geothermal sites which have not been surveyed are listed in Appendix 3. Most of these sites are presumed to have no significant geothermal vegetation. Geothermal vegetation types were described for each site, and the extent of each type was mapped onto enlarged photocopies of aerial photographs at a scale of 1:5,000. Site boundaries were further refined in the office by viewing on a computer screen, which has a better resolution than printed aerial photographs. Field assessments addressed the following components: landscape diversity; naturalness, size and shape, surrounding landscape, representativeness, rarity and special features, long term viability, fragility and threat, current condition and management requirements. Refer to hard copy document: “Geothermal vegetation of the Waikato Region, 2014”.
Other Information: Attribute Accuracy: The accuracy of the attribute data has not been verified but could be compared with existing information for sites that have been previously surveyed (references provided in report). The authors made field site visits to verify existing information for many sites (see Appendix 2, “Geothermal vegetation of the Waikato Region, 2014”). Completeness: Aquatic or non-vegetated geothermal areas, e.g. hot springs are not considered. More detail may be provided for sites where there was good existing information. Logical Consistency: Many sites were field checked and marked onto similar scale maps so most sites have received a similar level of detail in maps. Data Form: Digital GIS data. The data can be provided as customised, printed GIS map outputs at a range of scales. Hard and soft copy of reports. Hard copies of reports contain colour ½ A4 and A3 maps of each site showing outline on topographic backdrop (from 1:50,000) and vegetation boundaries on colour orthophotographs at various scales 1:5,000 - 1:15,000), and an A3 map of the location of all sites including significance ranking. Supplied with tabulated data with boundaries defined by: administrative region, administrative district, bioclimatic zone (coastal, lowland, submontane, montane, sub-alpine, alpine), and ecological district. Reports, diskettes, photographs. Digital Format: Soft copy reports available as MS Word (maps excluded) DOCS # 617739 for original report, 2000, DOCS # 849702 for Revised Edition, 2003 , DOCS # 2063137 for 2011 report. GIS layer was created using Arc View (v10.1) in shapefile format.
Keywords: Download,Geothermal,Habitat,Waikato Data Portal
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SITE_NAME Site Name N N
AREA_HA Area (ha) of site. N N
ECO_SIG_RANK_2003 Supplied as ECOSIG2003 2003 Significance ranking of a site based on the Waikato Region Policy Statement Criteria (Local, Regional, National, or International). N N
ECO_SIG_RANK_2014 Supplied as ECO_SIG 2014 Significance ranking of a site based on the Waikato Region Policy Statement Criteria (Local, Regional, National, or International). N N
BOTANICAL_RANK_1996 Supplied as BOTRANK96 Botanical Rank 1996 - A four category ranking system (A-D) based on flora values of a site as reported in Given 1995 and Given 1996 and the criteria outlined in Whaley et al. 1995 and (Meurk et al. 1993). 'A' is the highest rank and 'D' is the lowest. N N
VEGETATION_CODE Supplied as VEGCODE201 A numerical code (six characters) based on structural class, vegetation class (e.g. 01.02.03), and vegetation type/ habitat (see below). N N
VEGETATION_DESCR Supplied as VEG_DESCR A vegetation/habitat type including the dominant species following the Atkinson (1985) method for vegetation classification (see Appendix 7). N N
VEGETATION_CLASS Supplied as BROADCLASS Vegetation types and habitats were grouped into vegetation classes according to the most dominant species and the structural class. N N
VEGETATION_CLASS_CODE Supplied as BROAD A numerical code (four characters) which incorporates the structural class and the dominant species) (e.g. 01.02). N N
STRUCTURAL_CLASS_CODE Supplied as STRUCT_CLA A numerical code (two characters) based on the vegetation structural class (growth form) of the canopy species (e.g. forest) (e.g. 01). N N
ECOLOGICAL_DISTRICT Supplied as ECOLOGICAL Ecological District. N N
GEOTHERMAL_FIELD Supplied as GEOTHERMAL The geothermal field within which a site is located. N N
HYDROCLASS The hydrological classification of a particular site, e.g. Terrestrial, palustrine, riverine, lacustrine. N N
TERRITORIAL_AUTHORITY Supplied as TLA Local authority (Rotorua District or Taupō District). N N
COMMENTS Any relevant information, e.g. includes method used to locate polygon in GIS. N N
EASTING Supplied within XY_COORD attribute New Zealand Transverse Mercator (NZTM) coordinates N N
NORTHING Supplied within XY_COORD attribute New Zealand Transverse Mercator (NZTM) coordinates N N
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Abstract: All areas of geothermal vegetation on the Wairakei-Tauhara geothermal system were resurveyed in the 2020 - 2021 year by Wildland Consultants Ltd for Contact Energy Ltd, and the site sheets and GIS layer made available to WRC.
Statement: Maps were updated as a result of field survey ground-truthing and applied to the WRAPS2017 aerial photography layer. Some previously undiscovered small pockets of geothermal vegetation were found. This report supersedes the geothermal vegetation information and data for the Wairakei-Tauhara geothermal system found in Geothermal Vegetation of the Waikato Region, 2014, by Wildland Consultants Ltd for Waikato Regional Council, WRC Technical Report 2015/07, https://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/services/publications/tr201507/
Other Information:
Keywords: Download,Geothermal,Habitat,Waikato Data Portal,vegetation
Topic Category: biota:flora and/or fauna in natural environment
geoscientificlnformation:information pertaining to earth sciences
Resource Reference Date: 26/08/2021

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Delivery Point: 99 Sala Street
City: Rotorua
Postal Code: 3042
Country: New Zealand
Phone: 0508 945369
Fax: 0064 7 3439018
Email: sarah.beadel@wildlands.co.nz
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Organisation: Waikato Regional Council
Delivery Point: 160 Ward Street
City: Hamilton Central
Postal Code: 3204
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Copyright : Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
© Waikato Regional Council 2007-2014. Geothermal Vegetation Inventory. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Data Disclaimers : The standard Waikato Regional Council Disclaimer applies to this data “While Waikato Regional Council has exercised all reasonable skill and care in controlling the contents of this information, Waikato Regional Council accepts no liability in contract, tort or otherwise howsoever, for any loss, damage, injury or expense (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the provision of this information or its use by you.”
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Abstract: This study provides an inventory of the current distribution, extent, and character of geothermal vegetation in the Waikato Region, and includes an assessment of the relative significance of each site based on criteria defined in the Waikato Regional Policy Statement (2016).
Statement: This study updates the 2014 geothermal inventory report (Wildland Consultants 2014a), and will enable management of the varied characteristics of the geothermal resource, as required by the Waikato Regional Policy Statement.
Other Information: The GEOTHERMAL VEGETATION OF THE WAIKATO REGION, 2023 report is still in Draft status. Any enquiries should be directed to Katherine Luketina - Geothermal Scientist, Geothermal & Air, Land Ecology & Contamination, Science, Policy
Keywords: Download,Geothermal,Waikato Data Portal,vegetation
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Resource Reference Date: 23/06/2023

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Organisation: Wildland Consultants Ltd
Delivery Point: 99 Sala Street
City: Rotorua
Postal Code: 3042
Country: New Zealand
Phone: 0508 945369
Fax: 0064 7 3439018
Email: sarah.beadel@wildlands.co.nz
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
© Waikato Regional Council 2023. Geothermal Vegetation Inventory. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Data Disclaimers : The standard Waikato Regional Council Disclaimer applies to this data “While Waikato Regional Council has exercised all reasonable skill and care in controlling the contents of this information, Waikato Regional Council accepts no liability in contract, tort or otherwise howsoever, for any loss, damage, injury or expense (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the provision of this information or its use by you.”
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Abstract: Subset of the Wildlands data GEOTHERMAL_HABITAT_2023 only displaying habitat with 'Protected' and 'Research' Systems.
Statement: In addition to the 2014 layer WRC GIS Staff produced this additional layer. The report produced by Wildland Consultants includes extra information, including details on: Extent and description of each vegetation type
Current conditions and threats
Any notable species (plants and animals)
Level of significance
Management requirements
Tenure
Other Information:
Keywords: Geothermal,Habitat,Waikato Regional Plan,vegetation
Topic Category: biota:flora and/or fauna in natural environment
geoscientificlnformation:information pertaining to earth sciences
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Organisation: Wildland Consultants Ltd
Delivery Point: 99 Sala Street
City: Rotorua
Postal Code: 3042
Country: New Zealand
Phone: 0508 945369
Fax: 0064 7 3439018
Email: sarah.beadel@wildlands.co.nz
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© Waikato Regional Council 2007-2014. Geothermal Vegetation Inventory. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Data Disclaimers : The standard Waikato Regional Council Disclaimer applies to this data “While Waikato Regional Council has exercised all reasonable skill and care in controlling the contents of this information, Waikato Regional Council accepts no liability in contract, tort or otherwise howsoever, for any loss, damage, injury or expense (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the provision of this information or its use by you.”
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